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Eating this common food 3 times a day will make you age faster

Recently, Ladders reported on The Blue Zone diet and its positive association with longevity, and now a new study presented at the European and International Conference on Obesity identifies regimens that accelerate the aging process and increase disease incidence. Read More

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The number of people not wearing masks on the NYC subway is shocking

The report notes the last full two-week survey, which was completed July 27 to August 7, showed 87% of subway riders wearing masks, which fell by 4% in the previous study. Read More

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New study makes you think twice about wearing this gear during COVID-19

After public health officials made up their minds about the utility of masks (please wear them everywhere), the jury was out on the kind of masks that offered the best protection (N-95 and double-layer cotton). Then we all mulled over gloves, sneeze guards, and finally face shields. Read More

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6 subtle workplace micro-aggressions you may not notice until it’s too late

Here are a few subtle workplace microaggressions you may not notice – and why it’s important to avoid these comments in the future. Read More

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CDC just announced a COVID-19 vaccine could be here as early as October

In documents published early Wednesday afternoon, the CDC detailed the sequence for two unidentified vaccine candidates, alongside the high-risk communities that should be prioritized when systems are ready to issue them. Read More

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A new scary research study supports the delay or reopening schools

Those who believe schools are safe to reopen ahead of a vaccine typically cite the low transmission risk associated with young children. The data on this might be more nuanced than people know. Read More

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What experts say about the controversial theory that could end the pandemic

Ideally, a sufficient percentage of Americans will have been exposed to the SARS-CoV-2 virus ahead of a vaccine so by the time one arrives the likelihood of infection for immune-deficient individuals will drastically decline. Read More

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Doing this very simple activity may solve your anger issues

At the moment, it may never seem like the right time to put off an argument until the morning but for those in a heated debate, perhaps it actually pays to wait until the morning, according to a new study. Read More

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The weird side effect of COVID-19 no one is really talking about

In a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE, participants were asked if they felt time was moving slower than normal. Read More

Must Reads
What jobs can you get with a business degree?

We’ve rounded up 11 different types of jobs you can get with a business degree to give you an idea of just how versatile that particular bachelor’s degree is.

The 21 jobs that are MOST likely to lead to divorce

Some jobs have a higher divorce rate than others.

The 12 best people to pick as job references

You want to pick people who have worked alongside you and think highly enough of you to sing your praises to a hiring manager.

I did 8 rounds of interviews and still didn’t get the job

“I’ve interviewed with Google twice now, and when people ask me why I don’t work there, I respond, ‘I can never seem to get past the eighth interview,’” says Steve Silberberg, who is now the founder of Fatpacking, a weight-loss backpacking company.

Myth busted: 5 ageism stereotypes that need to be broken

In the last few months, older social media personalities have been gaining traction on sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Tik Tock. They’re called Grandfluencers, and they’re here to debunk pervasive ageism myths….and make a little cash doing it.

The simple eye contact trick you should use in every conversation

“When two people are having a conversation, eye contact signals that shared attention is high —that they are in peak synchrony with one another.”

How to deal with ‘The Great Resignation’ when you are a manager

Managers are worried about maintaining the talent required to keep the doors open, but they are not asking the right questions.

The flu shot may protect you from severe COVID-19 infection

New research found that the flu vaccine may provide vital protection against COVID-19, reducing the risk of suffering severe infection, like stroke, sepsis, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

The best exercises for flabby arms — workouts you’ve never heard of

You can tone your arms with these five workouts, and we have video to show you the right form.

7 things you should never ask your boss

There are some things you should just not ask your boss — these 7 questions are things you should stay clear from in conversation.